Role and Responsibilities of a Church Council
Learn about the Church Council, an essential decision-making body within the local church responsible for nurturing, outreach, and witness. Discover its purpose, members, chair responsibilities, and major steps to envision, plan, implement, and evaluate, all aimed at the transformation and discipleship of Jesus Christ.
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CHURCH COUNCIL Rev. Dr. Brandon Cho Pastor of Clinton United Methodist Church
What is the Church Council? The executive agency of the charge conference Also Admin Board, or Leadership Team The primary decision-making body of the local church
What is the Church Councils purpose? Nurture, Outreach, Witness Provide for the administration of the church and its daily life Carry out the actions approved by the charge conference Meet at least quarterly Review the membership of the local church Fill interim vacancies among lay officers between charge conference meetings Recommend salary for pastor and staff to the charge conference after receiving recommendation from S/PPRC Review S/PPRC recommendation for the pastor s housing and report to the charge conference for approval
Who serves on Church Council? Nominations and Leadership Development Chair (Pastor is its chair) Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee Chair Trustees Chair Finance Committee Chair Lay Leader Lay Member of Annual Conference Financial Secretary Church Treasure.r Membership Secretary Church Council Chair Pastor United Methodist Women Rep. United Methodist Men Rep. Youth Rep. Any additional program ministry reps
Church Council Chair Responsibilities {251.3} Communicate Coordinate Participate Lead Prepare Review
3 Major Steps for Church Council : 1. 2. 3. Envision & Plan Implement Evaluate
3 Major Steps for Church Council : 1. 2. 3. Envision & Plan Implement Evaluate
3 Major Steps for Church Council : H: Hospitality O: Offer Christ P: Purpose E: Engagement 1. 2. 3. Envision & Plan Implement Evaluate
3 Major Steps for Church Council : Ask yourselves: How are we doing in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world? What is going well? What is not going well and needs to change? What new ministries might aid the church in accomplishing its mission? 1. Envision & Plan 2. Implement 3. Evaluate
More application- oriented approach: TAKE YOUR CHURCH INTO THE FUTURE.
In light of the pandemic, what community building strategies can we develop for our church members and neighbors in our community?
STRATEGIC MEETING QUESTIONS: How is it with your soul and your church s soul? (Faith conversation) Where are we in terms of our mission and ministry? Where is God leading us in light of the pandemic? What are the three most important foci of our ministry this year? (CONT D)
STRATEGIC MEETING QUESTIONS: What new ministries shall we develop and what ministries do we need to let go? How can we get there? What are our action plans for these areas? What are our assets for ministry? ( Asset Based Church Development approach) (CONT D)
ITS ALL ABOUT TEAMWORK, TEAMWORK, AND TEAMWORK!
TRADITION + INNOVATION = VITAL MINISTRY
For surely, I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for your harm, to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 28:11
2020 CLINTON UMC STRATEGIC PLAN
CHURCH COUNCIL Rev. Dr. Brandon Cho Pastor of Clinton United Methodist Church
